Vox leader demands immediate elections and blames Sánchez for street violence over housing crisis
Santiago Abascal called for snap general elections and accused Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of orchestrating street violence linked to the housing shortage.
During a session in the Congress, Vox chief Santiago Abascal urged that new elections be called as soon as possible, insisting they must be transparent and free. He directly charged Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez with deliberately provoking violent protests in the streets to distract from the ongoing housing problem. Abascal suggested the tactic aims to hide the government's lack of parliamentary support.
Why it matters
The accusations raise political tension ahead of a potential election and spotlight Spain's housing challenges.
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